DESCRIPTION:
WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master, ref 1675, circa 1969, 42mm including crown guards x 47mm to lug tips, 20mm lug width, stainless steel screw back Oyster case with bi-directional black 24 hour bezel insert, riveted link Rolex USA Oyster bracelet, original matte Long E dial with luminous painted hour plots, date aperture at 3, 26J cal 1570, s#2035481, triple signed with signed clasp, Rolex USA CI bracelet, inside back ref 1675. Inside case back date stamped IV 68 which is slightly out of date range for this watch, as such it could be a replacement but appears to match this case well.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, movement changes date at noon and will need its GMT reset to zero to be used properly, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, hardly any oxide to steelwork, light discoloration on rotor edge; nearly flawless dial with dark cream luminous plots; excellent-plus tritium Mercedes hands with light cracking to luminous material on minute hand; polished case shows light wear, lug chamfers are still visible but are more prominent on the side of the crown, bezel is incredibly stiff and missing its tension ring, light pitting and wear between the lugs make reading "1675" nearly impossible, several light dings on the backs of the lugs from being worn on a bracelet as well as a dent on the top right lug; bracelet shows light wear, light stretch; original signed crown shows very little wear, threads with only 1/4 turn left; good plastic crystal; resealed for auction.
ESTIMATE:
$7000
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$12000
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